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Steam game disables mods after facing its second Workshop malware outbreak this year
Studio Minus has disabled Steam Workshop support for People Playground after a second malware outbreak this year, with the latest malicious mod reportedly hijacking Steam accounts and destroying game files. The developer has released a build that prevents mods from running and stated that Workshop support may never return. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns with Steam Workshop, following similar malware outbreaks in Project Zomboid, Wallpaper Engine, and Meccha Chameleon.
User-made maps from Steam top-seller Meccha Chameleon have been found to contain malware, just as the game's official Discord server got hacked
User-created maps for the Steam hit Meccha Chameleon were found to contain malware, leading to their removal from the Steam Workshop. Concurrently, the game's official Discord server was hacked after a system engineer's PC was compromised. The developer has since released a patch to address the vulnerability and restored the Discord server.
Slay the Spire 2 Sells 3 Million Copies in First Week, Over 25 Million Runs Recorded
Mega Crit Games' Slay the Spire 2 has achieved significant success in its first week of early access, selling three million copies on PC via Steam and recording over 25 million player runs. The development team is actively working on future updates, including multiplayer quality-of-life improvements, Steam Workshop support, and balance patches, though a specific roadmap has not yet been released.
